This is the Matchbox 1/76th scale model of the Jagdpanther tank destroyer.
I always
liked this AFV. This was the best tank killer of the war. It had the
potent 88mm gun
that could defeat all allied armor at extended ranges. It had good sloping
armor that
was virtually impervious to allied antiarmor weapons. It did not have a
turrent and its
profile was a bit high, but hidden in a trap overlooking a road or tank
pathway, this
demon could lay waste to an entire tank column in short order. Good thing
it came
late in the war and only a handful were produced. It used the Panther
chassis and it
was a tad heavy, but it was not designed for open field operations, but in
ambush
roles. I decided to add a little more battle dmage to this one. I
scratchbuilt the side
skirts and used a hot X-Acto knife and needle to mark up the armor with
simulated
hits and carved on the skirts a bit. The skirts were made from .010" sheet
styrene.
Markings and weathering is standard for all my German armor. I liked this
kit.
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